Welcome!To meet your needs, the Student Center offers various seating and table arrangements, staging options as well as sound and light amenities. The Student Center has a list of preferred caterers who are available to accommodate your meal, drink and refreshment needs. In the Student Center, you will find a fresh mix of dining options, Bowling & Billiards, the University Bookstore, and the Craft Shop.

To reserve space or for more information, please visit our website at studentcenter.siu.edu/scheduling or call the Conference & Scheduling Services at 618/536-7751.

General Planning Process________________________________________

Preplanning• Determine the type of event you are hosting (lecture, luncheon, conference, dance,

fundraiser).• Establish desired date, time, and location of the meeting or program.• Determine the approximate number of guests and setup arrangement you prefer.

Reserving Space and Food• First, contact the Conference and Scheduling Services to reserve space at

618/536-7751. • If you plan to serve food, refer to the Student Center preferred caterers list and contact

chosen caterer.

Event Details• Complete a general schedule and event plan.• Finalize audio/visual, staging and auxiliary set-up needs.• Coordinate parking arrangements.• Coordinate deliveries.

Registered Student Organization Procedures______________________________________________________________________

• Determine date/time/type of activity for the meeting or program.• Stop by the Conference and Scheduling Services Office on the 2nd floor of the Student

Center, south end of the building. You may also reserve meeting space online. Information for this can be found at: studentcenter.siu.edu/conference-and-scheduling-services/reserve-space.php. Major event space (Ballrooms, Auditorium, Old Main Room, lounge spaces) may not be reserved online.

• Remember, only RSO Officers and Advisors may reserve space and must be listed in Saluki Connect.

• If necessary, contact a Student Center preferred caterer to arrange food and beverages. • As needed, make the appropriate audio-visual and set-up arrangements with

Conference and Scheduling Services. • If there are charges associated with the reservation, the Registered Student

Organization (RSO) will receive a Fiscal Officer Form upon reserving space. This must be signed by the Office of Student Engagement and returned to Conference and Scheduling Services at least 2 business days prior to your event.

• For charges over $100, advisors must approve the event and sign off on.• Once the RSO has their Fiscal Officer Form signed and all details coordinated, the

reservation will then be confirmed and finalized.

Department Procedures_____________________________________

• Determine date/time/type of activity for the meeting or program.• Stop by the Conference and Scheduling Services Office on the 2nd floor of the

Student Center, south end of the building, call our office at 618/536-7751 or email studentcenterscheduling@siu.edu. You may also reserve meeting space online. Information for this can be found at: studentcenter.siu.edu/conference-and-scheduling-services/reserve-space.php. Major event space (Ballrooms, Auditorium, Old Main Room, lounge spaces) may not be reserved online.

• For food, contact a Student Center preferred caterer to arrange food and beverages. • As needed, make the appropriate audio-visual and set-up arrangements with

Conference and Scheduling Services. • If there are charges associated with the reservation, please provide Conference and

Scheduling Services with the correct BP number and Fiscal Officer. All contracts with charges must be signed by a Fiscal Officer or Fiscal Officer Delegate, completed and turned in 2 days prior to the event.

• Once department has their contract signed and all details coordinated, the reservation will then be confirmed and finalized.

Room Descriptions______________________________

• The Student Center offers a variety of rooms for your event, programming and meeting requests.

• Four spacious ballrooms of various dimensions can be used individually or joined together according to your specifications.

• The River Rooms which serve as multi-purpose meeting, custom setup and dining spaces. There are 11 River Rooms available.

• The Town and Activity Rooms are pre-set to accommodate a determined capacity. • With a seating capacity of 300 and additional wheelchair spaces available, the

Auditorium can accommodate larger conferences and meetings.• The International, Old Main and John W. Corker Lounges offer relaxed atmospheres

and are great places for receptions, registrations or expos.

Audiovisual Services________________________________ The Student Center offers an array of equipment to fit your sound, lighting and audiovisual setup needs. We also have trained technicians who assure professional operation of our state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. Below is a sample of both audiovisual and equipment items the Student Center offers:

• Auxiliary Speakers• Basic PA and House Sound• Built-in and Portable Screens• Piano• Podiums

For a complete list of Student Center equipment, please visit our website at studentcenter.siu.edu/scheduling.

• Staging• Microphones• Portable and Followspot Lighting• Projectors

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Meeting Planner_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ballrooms Dimensions Square Foot Classroom Auditorium Conference Round U-Shape Out U-Shape In/Out Ballroom A 27’ x 45’ 1,215 72 120 40 80 35 65Ballroom B 55’ x 59’ 3,245 150 280 50 136 50 90 Ballroom C 29’ x 45’ 1,305 72 120 40 80 35 65Ballroom D 76’ x 92’ 5,650 250 500 50 400 90

*For RSO dances falling under the dance policy, space is limited to Ballrooms C/D and 850 guests.**Ballrooms A, B, C and D are available for rental individually or can be joined together in a variety of combinations._______________________________________________________________________________________________________

River Rooms Dimensions Square Foot Classroom Auditorium Conference U-Shape Out U-Shape In/Out FamilyKaskaskia/Missouri 48’ x 25’ 1200 36 80 40 35 50 16Illinois 22’ x 38’ 836 24 66 34 29 51 16 Mississippi 20’ x 44’ 880 30 72 40 35 61 16Ohio 18’ x 38’ 684 24 60 34 29 51 16Kaskaskia 24’ x 25’ 600 18 40 22 17 25 16Missouri 24’ x 25’ 600 18 40 22 17 25 16Vermillion 19’ x 30’ 570 - - 22 - - 16 Mackinaw 20’ x 22’ 440 18 30 22 17 25 16Wabash 19’ x 21’ 399 - - - - - 12Saline 19’ x 20’ 380 14 30 22 17 25 16Iroquois 15’ x 19’ 285 - - - - - 14Sangamon 12’ x 20’ 240 12 20 - - - 16_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Activity Rooms Dimensions Square Foot Conference A, B, C, D 19’ x 17’ 323 22 _______________________________________________________________________________ Town Rooms Dimensions Square Foot Conference U-Shape In/Out Troy/Cornith 38' x 19' 44 Thebes 38’ x 19’ 722 - 50 Corinth 20’ x 19’ 380 22 - Troy 18’ x 19’ 342 22 -

Other Services_______________________________________________________

University BookstoreUniversity Bookstore is headquarters for Saluki apparel, gifts, greeting cards, books, office supplies and more.

Craft ShopThe Craft Shop carries a variety of handmade products and craft supplies. The craft shop also offers classes, workshops, volunteer and community service activities, private lessons in music, ceramics, painting, framing, woodworking, and much more. For more information, visit studentcenter.siu.edu/activities/craft-shop/.

Bowling & BilliardsStudent Center Bowling & Billiards is a top destination for fun and value at the Student Center. Students, staff, faculty and the southern Illinois community are welcome! The Bowling & Billiards facility has generous hours every day, all week long! Bowling & Billiards also offers birthday party packages as well as complete facility rental for group celebrations.

Parking Division Auxiliary Office The Parking Division has a satellite facility available in the Student Center Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm to take care of your parking needs.

Marketing and Graphics Student Center Marketing and Graphics provides promotional and design services for Student Center departments, Registered Student Organizations, and the Community.

Student Center Preferred Caterers_______________________________________________________

The Student Center has a preferred caterers list containing area businesses able to accommodate customized service and professional assistance for elegant banquets, business luncheons and simple coffee breaks. Please visit our website for more information: studentcenter.siu.edu/services/catering.

Dining ____________________________________________________________________________

Cantina BravoMade to order burritos, tacos, salads and more.

Chick-fil-AFresh, hand-breaded chicken sandwiches, waffles fries and fresh squeezed lemonade.

Freshly TossedFresh salads made-to-order.

Maroon SpoonDaily selection of rotating menu items.

Steak N ShakeCreamy shakes, delicious hamburgers and crunchy fries.

ParmaFresh, delicious pizza and Italian food.

StarbucksAn array of coffee, beverages and sweets.

SubwaySandwiches, wraps and salads are made to order. Also enjoy a variety of soups and freshly baked cookies.

Family 16 and Under

Chairs Around

Conference Over 16

Auditorium

U-Shape Inside/Outside

Classroom

U-Shape Outside

Conference for 22

Miscellaneous Rooms (Permanent Set-up)Auditorium 300Big Muddy Room 300Cambria 72Old Main Room 120Renaissance 250Roman Room 400Delta Room 120John W. Corker Lounge 100Old Main Lounge 50International Lounge 500

*Activity Rooms A, B, C, D can be rented individually or combined into Activity Room A/B and Activity Room C/D.

For a complete list of Student Center rates, or details on scheduling polices visit our website studentcenter.siu.edu/conference-and-scheduling-services/

SIU Student CenterConference and Scheduling Services1255 Lincoln DriveSouthern Illinois University CarbondaleCarbondale, IL 62901-6705618/536-5531